These Masses will be celebrated in private due to the coronavirus restrictions.

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

Sat 18^th 8:00 pm Teresa & Michael O’Dowd (M)

Sun 19^th                 10:00 am              People of the Parish (M)

Mon 20^th               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Tues 21^st               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Wed 22^nd               10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Thurs 23^rd            10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Fri          24^th         10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Sat 25^th                  10:00 am              Private Intention (M)

Third Sunday of Easter

Sat 25^th 8:00 pm John Joseph Davey

& dec’d of Davey family (M)

Sun 26^th                 10:00 am              People of the Parish (M)

2^nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) 19^th April: Focus: Being together in community can strengthen our relationship with God. - In today's Scriptures, we find the believing community is gathered together. After Jesus' death, the disciples en­countered the Risen Lord while they were together, & a sense of unity is seen as a strength of the early Church. So, while coming together for worship is not the only way, it is a major way in which we encounter God.

Readers of the Word

Saturday 25^th April 8pm: …… (A)

Sunday 26^th April 10am: …… (M)

1^st Reading Acts 2:14, 22-33. Psalm Ps 15.

2^nd Reading Pt 1:17-21. Gospel Lk 24:13-35.

Mass will be celebrated every day in private. If you have a Mass booked this week it will be offered in private (a public Mass can be arranged for later).  

SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Aidan Callan, (uncle of Jane Harding), Rose Mitton nee Marren, (aunt of Lorraine Feely, Tubbertelly), Clyde Carroll, Lissenagh, Marian Cardill, Tubbercurry, (sister of Sandra Wimsey, Achonry), Eddie Johnston, England, (brother of the late Johnny Johnston, Cloonarara), Anthony Henry, Tubbercurry, (brother of Aine Henry (Castleoye).   

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

2^nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) 19^th April

Liturgy of the Word - In today's Gospel, the disciples had locked themselves in a room, & the resurrected Jesus appeared to them, but Thomas was not there. When he heard what had happened, he would not believe without seeing for himself. It was only by encountering Jesus personally that Thomas could ex­perience the Lord's peace & presence.

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: ALONE has launched a support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries & give advice & reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand

Departmental websites which include information specific to areas in their remit; the following may help you find information you might be looking for quickly if you have a specific query:  

Health - Latest updates  

www.gov.ie/en/news/7e0924-latest-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus/  

Pandemic Unemployment Payment www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/  

Supports for business https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Supports-for-SMEs/COVID-19-supports/Government-supports-to-COVID-19-impacted-businesses.html  

Agriculture and Farming 

www.agriculture.gov.ie/customerservice/coronaviruscovid-19/

Childcare Services www.gov.ie/en/publication/17507b-information-on-covid-19-measures-for-providers-and-staff-of-early-le/  

Education - various announcements  www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html  

Revenue - information for tax payers 

www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/communications/covid19/index.aspx

Revenue - info for Employers - Wage Subsidy Scheme

www.revenue.ie/en/news/articles/guidance-on-the-temporary-covid-19-wage-subsidy-scheme.aspx

Driving Licence, NCT etc https://ndls.ie/news/156-important-notice-for-customers-attending-an-ndls-centre.html  

Government statement regarding funeral services:

“Another sensitive issue that has arisen, & caused concern for people, over the course of this emergency is that of funeral services. The government’s critical services list issued on Saturday included funerals as one of those services.

“The government wants to ensure that families are able to bury their loved ones in a respectful manner while ensuring that all involved - mourners, funeral directors, celebrants & all involved in these services are protected from COVID-19.

“The HSE has already provided guidance in this regard & further guidance is now being developed & will be published shortly.

“In the meantime, I can confirm that immediate family members can still attend funeral services, burials & cremations, provided that social distancing rules are respected. This relates to all funerals, including those arising out of COVID-19 deaths.

“While we know this is difficult, in general, numbers attending should not exceed 10 persons in places of worship & at the graveside but this may be restricted further in smaller enclosed places. Individual churches may also put in place restrictions which respond to specific local circumstances.

“We are continuing to liaise with all stakeholders to protect the dignity of Irish funerals as we navigate this difficult period & we will review practices as necessary

“We would encourage anybody affected by these issues to contact the range of bereavement & other support services that are available”.

In summary the public health authority advice states:

• Immediate family members not exceeding 10 persons may still attend funeral services, burials and cremations, provided that social distancing rules are enforced
• This relates to all funerals including those arising out of COVID-19 deaths.
• The number not exceeding 10 persons applies to places of worship and at the graveside.
• The number may be restricted in smaller enclosed spaces and churches may put in place restrictions which respond to specific local circumstances.

Websites for information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The approach to date in Ireland is in line with guidance from the WHO & ECDC. Websites are being updated daily; for info see: HSE https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

HPSC which is updated at 1pm daily https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/  Dept of Health

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/

Northwest STOP provides free counselling with no waiting lists. Please keep our number to hand should you or a friend need to talk to someone in confidence: 086 777 2009.